Closing Recap (Week Ending July 18)  U.S. stocks finished a rangebound week with gains, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched new intraday highs Friday despite late-day pressure from renewed EU tariff concerns. Elsewhere, the US Dollar strengthened for the week, pressuring gold prices lower, while Bitcoin consolidated above the key $120,000 level. Key Takeaways …

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 12)  U.S. stocks finished lower on Friday, pushing the S&P 500 and Dow into negative territory for the week, as a fresh wave of tariff announcements from President Trump renewed trade anxieties and overshadowed a quiet economic data calendar.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market’s attention will be…

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 4th)  U.S. stocks finished a strong quarter with a flourish, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq printed fresh all-time highs, driven by growing optimism that trade deals will be reached ahead of a looming tariff deadline, even as the US dollar weakened for a second straight week.  Key Takeaways  Looking…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks reached new closing highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Friday, capping a volatile week influenced by an in-line inflation report, shifting trade headlines, and a Middle East ceasefire that eased geopolitical tensions early in the week.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market’s focus shifts decisively to the…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks experienced a slow, low-volume week, with the S&P 500 largely rangebound as investors digested a mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainties, and awaited key economic data, despite the market’s significant rally since April.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead After a period of consolidation, the market faces a week rich with potential catalysts,…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks sank to session lows late Friday, capping a volatile week, as escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel overshadowed earlier optimism from US-China trade progress and a softer-than-expected US CPI print. Bitcoin’s recent rally also showed signs of pausing. Key Takeaways Looking Ahead Looking ahead, markets brace for a barrage of central…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks continued their impressive run, posting strong weekly gains to start June as investor “FOMO” returned, fueled by fading tariff concerns and a surprisingly strong May jobs report. Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, rebounding after a large sell-off, with broader market undercurrents stirred by a Trump-Musk feud and recession fears.  Key Takeaways  Looking…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks ended a strong month on a mixed note Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq seeing modest declines as profit-taking emerged amid renewed tariff uncertainty following comments from President Trump, though major indices still posted significant gains for both the week and the month of May.  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks ended a four-day losing streak for the S&P 500 with a modest rebound attempt on Friday, though major indices still closed lower for the week as President Trump’s tariff threats against Apple and the EU injected fresh volatility. Bitcoin also made headlines, hitting a new all-time high before a slight pullback.…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks capped a stellar week with the S&P 500 notching its fifth consecutive day of gains, as positive developments in trade talks, including deals with China and Middle Eastern nations, fueled a broad market rally, pushing major indices closer to all-time highs.  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market will digest a host…